Front Line Leader, Quality - RSC

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site clinic

Pharmacy on-site

Physical therapy on-site

Licensed counselor on-site

11 Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Bell Textron in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Front Line Leader in Quality for our Rotors Service Center. This on-site role supports a 9/80 schedule with mandatory OT on weekends.

You will direct daily quality activities for union-covered staff and drive safety, cost, and performance in a production environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred) and at least five years of leadership in aerospace/manufacturing quality, with union experience and AS9100 knowledge.

Qualifications

• Five years of direct quality leadership in aerospace/automotive/manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and overtime as needed.
• Experience managing a unionized workforce preferred.
• Quality audit experience and AS9100 knowledge preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training/experience preferred.
• Strong communication, detail orientation, data-driven mindset.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for team productivity and quality objectives.
• Manage according to the local production union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Collaborate across functions (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, etc.).
• Develop and implement process improvements.
• Demonstrate effective leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Skills

Leadership

Quality

Union experience

Lean Six Sigma

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Job Description - Front Line Leader, Quality - RSC (345271)

Job Number:

345271

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold aircraft.

This role is located on site at Bell’s Rotors Service Center facility in Fort Worth, TX.

This role is for first shift and works a 9/80 schedule. Must be able to accommodate working multiple shifts as needed by the business. Will have mandatory OT weekend work shift (on a rotational basis).

Quality Front Line Leader

The Front-Line Leader (Quality Supervisor) will be responsible for leading the daily quality activities for union-covered employees to support a production environment.

Will also be responsible for driving performance, safety, quality of work, managing cost, and managing employee relations.

What you’ll be doing as a Quality Front Line Leader:

• Directly responsible for the productivity of the team and assigned quality objectives. Evaluate business impact regarding metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, manpower, etc.
• Able to manage in accordance with the local production union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Ability to achieve objectives in a matrix work environment and work effectively with multiple functions (such as Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Engineering, Programs, etc.).
• Ability to develop, support, and implement process improvements.
• Effective interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organization skills.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• High School Diploma/GED is required. A Bachelor's degree is preferred
• A minimum of five years’ directly related Quality experience in a leadership or management role in aerospace /automotive/manufacturing industries is preferred. (We will also consider leaders or managers from aerospace/automotive manufacturing industries with a quality mindset not just requiring direct quality experience).
• Able to work multiple shifts and overtime as needed by the business.
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce is strongly desired.
• Quality Audit experience and AS9100 knowledge preferred.
• Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma preferred.
• This candidate should be creative, entrepreneurial, and an empowering team leader
• This candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be detail-oriented, and data-driven, with a strong sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

What We Offer You in Return:

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks of parental leave
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• High School Diploma/GED is required. A Bachelor's degree is preferred
• A minimum of five years’ directly related Quality experience in a leadership or management role in aerospace /automotive/manufacturing industries is preferred. (We will also consider leaders or managers from aerospace/automotive manufacturing industries with a quality mindset not just requiring direct quality experience).
• Able to work multiple shifts and overtime as needed by the business.
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce is strongly desired.
• Quality Audit experience and AS9100 knowledge preferred.[!!]
• Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma preferred.
• This candidate should be creative, entrepreneurial, and an empowering team leader
• This candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be detail-oriented, and data-driven, with a strong sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

What We Offer You in Return:

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks of parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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